{"product_id":"introduction-to-ecological-modelling-isbn-9780632036349","title":"Introduction to Ecological Modelling","description":"At present, most books on ecological modelling rely on very complex mathematics, resulting in students and researchers shying away from investigating the potential uses of ecological models and their methods of construction. This new book aims to open up this exciting area to a much wider audience. Assuming only basic mathematical knowledge, the text uses case studies to show how a relatively small set of techniques of model construction can be used in a wide range of important applications. Researchers will find it an invaluable guide to using ecological models in their work. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses case studies to clearly demonstrate the applications of ecological models.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvoids complex mathematics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA practical how-to guide for ecological researchers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSample ecological models available via this web site.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  Introduction: Themes Of Ecological Modelling. \u003cp\u003eProbability Of Population Extinction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking For Cycles: The Dynamics Of Predators And Their Prey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePopulation Dynamics Of Species With Complex Life-Histories.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDynamics Of Ecological Communities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpatial Models And Thresholds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisease And Biological Control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers To Questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary Of Symbols And Terms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e \"Teachers of courses on ecological modelling will find [this book] a useful source-book at a competitive price.\" \u003c!--end--\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMike Gillman\u003c\/strong\u003e has been based at the Open University since 1990. He has contributed to a diverse set of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in biological and environmental science. His research interests are equally broad, spanning population dynamics, community ecology and evolutionary biology. He has a particular interest in the environment and conservation of Neotropical forests. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosemary Hails\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor at the Centre for Ecology \u0026amp; Hydrology in Wallingford, UK. She was educated at Oxford University, where she earned a BA Honours in Zoology. Hails is a vice president and member of council for the British Ecological Society - BES -.  At present most books on ecological modelling rely on very complex mathematics, and so students and researchers shy away from investigating the potential uses of ecological models and their methods of construction. This new book aims to open up this exciting area to a much wider audience. Assuming only basic mathematical knowledge, the text uses case studies to show how a relatively small set of techniques of model construction can be used in a wide range of important applications. Researchers will find it an invaluable guide to using ecological models in their work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989458698469,"sku":"NP9780632036349","price":110.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780632036349.jpg?v=1761784181","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/introduction-to-ecological-modelling-isbn-9780632036349","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}